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Paper Collages by Alice Fillers of Prairie Path Studio 

To foster an appreciation for the arts, we allow local artists to temporarily showcase their creative works in our Quiet Room. The available hanging space can accommodate framed photography, paintings and other flat art. Warrenville artists interested in sharing their talent at the library will find more information and an artist application in our Art Exhibits Policy. 

Ms. Fillers draws inspiration from both nature and urban environments, focusing on themes such as landscapes both real and imagined, cityscapes, atmospheric scenes and coastal areas shaped by water. Her passion lies in outdoor photography, where she enjoys capturing fleeting moments in nature. Alice often uses original photos as templates for creating paper collages and stitched designs.

Handmade papers are the primary medium in this exhibit. Ms. Fillers particularly enjoys the process of selecting papers based on color, texture (both rough and smooth) and surface treatment, sharing about her artwork. She likes to share that her work is “a healthy stash of unique papers and collage journals inspires a mix and match of subtle color combinations. Allowing the paper to express itself and make its own decisions is freeing for them, and the outcome is always an unexpected surprise.” Many of the techniques and finishes she applies to her work include hand and machine stitching, heating and even baking. 

Ms. Fillers ideas are shaped by the works of artists like Matisse’s paper cutouts, Elizabeth Keith’s lithographed Asian themes and even song lyrics such as "In the City” and "Moonraker.”

For inquiries about the art or artist, contact Ms. Fillers at afiller4@comcast.net or through Prairie Path Studio: https://www.flickr.com/gp/prairiepathstudio/7G65f61q6D

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